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The total DNA in species of blue-green algae is similar to that of bacteria on an individual cell, but not on a dry weight, basis. The % G+C content of DNA from four species of blue-green algae has been determined by melting temperature measurement. An attempt tomeasure genetic homology between blue-green algae and certain bacterial species is described.
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Craig, I.W., Leach, C.K. & Carr, N.G. Studies with deoxyribonucleic acid from blue-green algae. Archiv. Mikrobiol. 65, 218–227 (1969). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00407105
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